| Title |
A Study on the Architectural Characteristics of Nujung of Honam Sarim in Middle Chosun Dynasty |
| Keywords |
Chosun Dynasty ; Sarim ; Confucianism ; Honam Region ; Architecture Conception ; Nujung ; Indigenize |
| Abstract |
This study focuses on the various results influenced by Confucianism. The Sarim of Honam regions, who were pushed from political power and stayed in hometown, expressed their Confucian ideal by building the Nujung in the 16th century. The goal of Nujung built by Honam Sarim intended to express the Utopia showed by their moral philosophy. Therefore, while the architecture of Honam region became the non-mainstream group of the Chosun society
Firstly, the Sarim of Honam region made the upper class houses and Sarangchae, a space for men, which were changed to hold the Confucian ideas. The new forms with Confucian function were demanded in the 16th century, and the 17th century was indigenous time to combine Confucian and regional characteristics.
Secondly, the Confucian characteristics had taken root in the architecture of Honam regions during the 16∼17th century. Buildings of Honam region by Myonang-jong and Sungsan became the 回-type, and spreaded out to an entire Honam region. The characteristics of Nujung reflected differences of the poetry world.
Thirdly, the Sarim of Honam regions tried to build up their morality and to enlighten the people. Byeolseo and Wonrim were built for the poetry world. Therefore, the building principle of Honam region such as the upper class houses and Nujung, was informal and individual. |